The best book, hobby & craft shops in Chanhassen

8 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 8 places · showing the latest additions first

Unity North Spiritual Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your week needs a reset or a nudge forward, Unity North Spiritual Center, right here in Coon Rapids, brings a positive, practical,…

11499 Martin St NW (Minneapolis)

Whether your week needs a reset or a nudge forward, Unity North Spiritual Center, right here in Coon Rapids, brings a positive, practical, progressive approach to spirituality with welcoming Sunday services, a prayer team ready to hold your requests, youth and family programs, an active book study, and a bookstore for…

From the Coon Rapids newsletter, August 28, 2026

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

Greenway Lakes Commons, 3216 W Lake St (Minneapolis)

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

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Wild Rumpus Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Wild Rumpus Books blends beloved staff picks and new arrivals with Wild Happenings like book clubs and weekly storytime, so every age finds…

2720 W 43rd St (Minneapolis) · ✓ checked Sep 16

Wild Rumpus Books blends beloved staff picks and new arrivals with Wild Happenings like book clubs and weekly storytime, so every age finds something to love. fm, and educators can plug into their Book Fairs and school author visits.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Moon Palace Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Moon Palace Books is the indie shop that keeps Minneapolis reading, with shelves that jump from buzzy new releases to small-press surprises…

3032 Minnehaha Ave (Minneapolis)

Moon Palace Books is the indie shop that keeps Minneapolis reading, with shelves that jump from buzzy new releases to small-press surprises and staff picks you actually want to follow. Swing by this week, let your TBR balloon a little, then claim you planned it all along.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Excelsior Bay Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Excelsior Bay Books is a family-run spot where new titles share shelf space with charming cards, puzzles, gifts, and the kind of stuffed…

36 Water St (Excelsior)

Excelsior Bay Books is a family-run spot where new titles share shelf space with charming cards, puzzles, gifts, and the kind of stuffed animals kids refuse to leave without. When you want a thoughtful pick and a quick card in one stop, this nearby bookstore keeps it easy.

From the Lake Minnetonka newsletter, September 1, 2026

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Seedlings Gifts & Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Seedlings Gifts & Books is the easy win around the lake when you need something meaningful, from Bibles and devotionals like Jesus Calling…

521 W 78th St

Seedlings Gifts & Books is the easy win around the lake when you need something meaningful, from Bibles and devotionals like Jesus Calling to Willow Tree figurines, crosses, rosaries, and sacrament or sympathy gifts. Swing by this week for a thoughtful pick that actually feels personal, not last-minute.

From the Lake Minnetonka newsletter, September 11, 2026

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Comma, a bookshop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Tucked near Cottage Grove, Comma, a Bookshop is that cozy, clean spot with inviting shelves curated with old favorites, crisp new releases,…

4250 Upton Ave S (Minneapolis)

Tucked near Cottage Grove, Comma, a Bookshop is that cozy, clean spot with inviting shelves curated with old favorites, crisp new releases, and all-time classics. The vibe is slow-browse and neighborly, perfect for when your TBR pile needs a refresh and a little serendipity.

From the Edina newsletter, September 1, 2026

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Jewelweed

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Part apothecary, part crystal cave, part book nook, Jewelweed curates herbal remedies, aromatherapy, tarot and oracle decks, and books on…

223 Water St (Excelsior)

Part apothecary, part crystal cave, part book nook, Jewelweed curates herbal remedies, aromatherapy, tarot and oracle decks, and books on healing that actually feel helpful. This week, pop in for intuitive gift boxes, cacao and tea, plus classes and workshops that make self-care feel like a plan, not a Pinterest board.

From the Chanhassen newsletter, September 17, 2026

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